American Zoanthis
Epizoanthus papillosus
- Group: Coral
- For divers: safe
This colonial zoanthid spreads in mats across fine silty and sandy bottoms, typically between 50 and 200 metres. Harmless to divers, it captures drifting plankton with rings of short tentacles.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Zoantharia › Epizoanthidae › Epizoanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 101037.
FAQ
- Is the American Zoanthis dangerous to divers?
- The American Zoanthis is harmless to divers.